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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.12 and 131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.12 and 131.17 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.12 = 131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.12 = 131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.12 × 131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 33,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.63/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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