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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.76 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.76 and 88.12 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.76 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.76 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.76 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 22,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.33/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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