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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 253.97 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 253.97 and 140.73 is: 210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 253.97 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/253.97 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 253.97 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 35,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740.49/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.60

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