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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 255.54 and 139.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 255.54 and 139.78 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 255.54 = 139.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/255.54 = 139.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 255.54 × 139.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 35,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,719.38/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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