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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.77 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.77 and 54.27 is: 81.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.77 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.77 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.77 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 13,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827.46/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.43

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