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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.42 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.42 and 88.44 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.42 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.42 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.42 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 22,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500.90/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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