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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.30 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.30 and 88.31 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.30 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.30 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.30 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 22,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455.52/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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