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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.89, 254.82 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.89, 254.82 and 55.89 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.89 : 254.82 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.89/254.82 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.89x = 254.82 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.89x = 14,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241.89/169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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