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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 254.13 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 254.13 and 53.86 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 254.13 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/254.13 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 254.13 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 13,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,687.44/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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