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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.01, 253.50 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.01, 253.50 and 86.67 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.01 : 253.50 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.01/253.50 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.01x = 253.50 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.01x = 21,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970.85/169.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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