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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.26 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.26 and 88.33 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.26 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.26 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.26 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 22,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,458.79/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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