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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.66 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.66 and 88.83 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.66 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.66 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.66 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 22,621.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621.00/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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