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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.70, 254.56 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.70, 254.56 and 54.16 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.70 : 254.56 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.70/254.56 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.70x = 254.56 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.70x = 13,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786.97/169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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