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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 254.46 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 254.46 and 134.48 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 254.46 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/254.46 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 254.46 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 34,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,219.78/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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