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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.72 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.72 and 133.67 is: 200.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.72 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.72 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.72 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 34,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,048.42/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.52

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