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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 254.17 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 254.17 and 88.30 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 254.17 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/254.17 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 254.17 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 22,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.21/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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