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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.38 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.38 and 133.56 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.38 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.38 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.38 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 33,974.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.99/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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