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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 254.11 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 254.11 and 53.86 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 254.11 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/254.11 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 254.11 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 13,684.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,684.82/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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