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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.59 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.59 and 40.81 is: 61.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.59 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.59 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.59 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 10,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,348.64/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.21

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