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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.98 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.98 and 139.66 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.98 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.98 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.98 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 35,610.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,610.04/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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