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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 254.28 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 254.28 and 53.99 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 254.28 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/254.28 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 254.28 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 13,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,727.31/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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