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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.28 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.28 and 140.68 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.28 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.28 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.28 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 35,772.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772.11/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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