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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 253.69 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 253.69 and 137.57 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 253.69 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/253.69 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 253.69 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 34,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,898.52/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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