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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.84 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.84 and 88.08 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.84 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.84 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.84 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 22,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358.23/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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