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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.35 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.35 and 133.73 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.35 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.35 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.35 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 34,014.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014.23/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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