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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.55 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.55 and 88.61 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.55 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.55 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.55 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 22,555.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555.68/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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