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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.52 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.52 and 135.66 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.52 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.52 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.52 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 34,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528.18/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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