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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.93 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.93 and 88.20 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.93 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.93 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.93 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 22,396.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396.63/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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