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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 253.89 and 133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 253.89 and 133.23 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 253.89 = 133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/253.89 = 133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 253.89 × 133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 33,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,825.76/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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