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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.57, 253.98 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.57, 253.98 and 88.24 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.57 : 253.98 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.57/253.98 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.57x = 253.98 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.57x = 22,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411.20/169.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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