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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.25, 253.88 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.25, 253.88 and 55.25 is: 82.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.25 : 253.88 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.25/253.88 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.25x = 253.88 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.25x = 14,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026.87/169.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.88

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