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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.84, 254.90 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.84, 254.90 and 88.71 is: 133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.84 : 254.90 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.84/254.90 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.84x = 254.90 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.84x = 22,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612.18/169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.14

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