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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.76, 254.72 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.76, 254.72 and 88.61 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.76 : 254.72 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.76/254.72 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.76x = 254.72 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.76x = 22,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569.02/169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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