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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 254.15 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 254.15 and 87.11 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 254.15 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/254.15 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 254.15 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 22,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.82/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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