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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.61 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.61 and 131.38 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.61 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.61 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.61 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 33,450.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450.66/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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