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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.76 and 59.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.76 and 59.48 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.76 = 59.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.76 = 59.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.76 × 59.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 15,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092.08/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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