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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.07 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.07 and 88.41 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.07 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.07 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.07 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 22,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,462.33/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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