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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 254.54 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 254.54 and 88.56 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 254.54 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/254.54 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 254.54 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 22,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542.06/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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