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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 255.06 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 255.06 and 138 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 255.06 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/255.06 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 255.06 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 35,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.28/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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