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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.54 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.54 and 88.59 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.54 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.54 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.54 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 22,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,550.87/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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