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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.36 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.36 and 129 is: 193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.36 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.36 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.36 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 32,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812.44/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.36

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