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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.74 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.74 and 87.98 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.74 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.74 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.74 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 22,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.05/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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