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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.30, 254 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.30, 254 and 53.76 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.30 : 254 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.30/254 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.30x = 254 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.30x = 13,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,655.04/169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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