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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.64 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.64 and 142.94 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.64 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.64 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.64 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 36,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,398.24/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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