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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.52 and 133.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.52 and 133.86 is: 200.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.52 = 133.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.52 = 133.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.52 × 133.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 34,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,070.05/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.79

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