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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.70 and 88.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.70 and 88.84 is: 133.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.70 = 88.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.70 = 88.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.70 × 88.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 22,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627.55/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.13

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