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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.60, 254.58 and 88.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.60, 254.58 and 88.42 is: 132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.60 : 254.58 = 88.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.60/254.58 = 88.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.60x = 254.58 × 88.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.60x = 22,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,509.96/169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.72

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