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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.79 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.79 and 88.65 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.79 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.79 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.79 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 22,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,587.13/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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