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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.70 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.70 and 88.66 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.70 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.70 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.70 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 22,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581.70/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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