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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 254.61 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 254.61 and 88.70 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 254.61 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/254.61 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 254.61 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 22,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582.63/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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