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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.46, 253.88 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.46, 253.88 and 88.39 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.46 : 253.88 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.46/253.88 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.46x = 253.88 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.46x = 22,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.38/169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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