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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.43 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.43 and 135.78 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.43 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.43 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.43 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 34,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,546.51/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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