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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.21 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.21 and 135.23 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.21 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.21 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.21 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 34,374.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,374.87/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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