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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.14, 253.74 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.14, 253.74 and 60.93 is: 91.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.14 : 253.74 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.14/253.74 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.14x = 253.74 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.14x = 15,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,460.38/169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.41

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