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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.99 and 54.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.99 and 54.43 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.99 = 54.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.99 = 54.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.99 × 54.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 13,877.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,877.56/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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