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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.57 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.57 and 131.13 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.57 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.57 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.57 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 33,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,381.11/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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