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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.90, 254.77 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.90, 254.77 and 54.30 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.90 : 254.77 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.90/254.77 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.90x = 254.77 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.90x = 13,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,834.01/169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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