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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.50 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.50 and 55 is: 82.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.50 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.50 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.50 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 13,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942.50/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.50

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