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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.06, 253.68 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.06, 253.68 and 60.88 is: 91.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.06 : 253.68 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.06/253.68 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.06x = 253.68 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.06x = 15,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,444.04/169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.35

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