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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.48 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.48 and 140.80 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.48 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.48 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.48 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 35,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,830.78/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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