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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.77, 254.57 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.77, 254.57 and 133.59 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.77 : 254.57 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.77/254.57 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.77x = 254.57 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.77x = 34,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.34/169.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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