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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.32 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.32 and 88.39 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.32 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.32 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.32 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 22,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478.90/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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