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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.37 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.37 and 54.06 is: 81.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.37 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.37 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.37 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 13,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,751.24/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.06

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