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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.26 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.26 and 53.94 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.26 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.26 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.26 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 13,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,715.81/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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