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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.88 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.88 and 131.36 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.88 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.88 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.88 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 33,481.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,481.04/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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