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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.66 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.66 and 131.36 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.66 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.66 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.66 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 33,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450.21/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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