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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.41 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.41 and 135.79 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.41 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.41 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.41 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 34,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,545.36/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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