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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.76 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.76 and 142.86 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.76 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.76 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.76 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 36,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395.01/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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