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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.93 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.93 and 54.36 is: 81.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.93 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.93 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.93 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 13,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,857.99/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.55

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