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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.52 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.52 and 54.07 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.52 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.52 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.52 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 13,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,761.63/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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