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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.71 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.71 and 131.59 is: 197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.71 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.71 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.71 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 33,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517.77/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.24

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