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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.86 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.86 and 60.97 is: 91.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.86 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.86 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.86 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 15,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477.84/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.49

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