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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.10 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.10 and 131.44 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.10 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.10 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.10 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 33,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,398.27/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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