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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.16 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.16 and 137.16 is: 205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.16 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.16 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.16 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 34,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,860.59/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.57

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