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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 253.93 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 253.93 and 135.81 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 253.93 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/253.93 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 253.93 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 34,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,484.96/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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