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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.29, 253.85 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.29, 253.85 and 88.11 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.29 : 253.85 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.29/253.85 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.29x = 253.85 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.29x = 22,366.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366.28/169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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