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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.89 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.89 and 58.77 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.89 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.89 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.89 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 14,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.89/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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