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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.04 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.04 and 139.32 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.04 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.04 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.04 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 35,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.33/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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