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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.02, 253.50 and 60.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.02, 253.50 and 60.81 is: 91.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.02 : 253.50 = 60.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.02/253.50 = 60.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.02x = 253.50 × 60.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.02x = 15,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415.34/169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.20

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