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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.40 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.40 and 142.80 is: 214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.40 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.40 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.40 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 36,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,328.32/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.10

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