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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.89 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.89 and 54.35 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.89 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.89 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.89 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 13,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,853.00/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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