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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.32 and 54.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.32 and 54.01 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.32 = 54.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.32 = 54.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.32 × 54.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 13,735.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735.82/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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