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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169, 253.53 and 60.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169, 253.53 and 60.77 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169 : 253.53 = 60.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169/253.53 = 60.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169x = 253.53 × 60.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169x = 15,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407.02/169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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