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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 254.33 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 254.33 and 88.31 is: 132.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 254.33 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/254.33 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 254.33 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 22,458.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.17/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.46

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