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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.57 and 88.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.57 and 88.68 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.57 = 88.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.57 = 88.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.57 × 88.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 22,574.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574.82/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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