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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.76 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.76 and 86.48 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.76 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.76 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.76 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 22,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.64/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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