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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.05, 253.53 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.05, 253.53 and 60.87 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.05 : 253.53 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.05/253.53 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.05x = 253.53 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.05x = 15,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.37/169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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