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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 254.51 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 254.51 and 88.58 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 254.51 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/254.51 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 254.51 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 22,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542.78/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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