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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 255.37 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 255.37 and 133.25 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 255.37 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/255.37 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 255.37 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 34,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.05/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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