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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.76 and 54.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.76 and 54.29 is: 81.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.76 = 54.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.76 = 54.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.76 × 54.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 13,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,830.92/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.44

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