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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 253.80 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 253.80 and 137.52 is: 205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 253.80 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/253.80 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 253.80 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 34,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,902.58/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.84

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