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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.18, 253.61 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.18, 253.61 and 59.41 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.18 : 253.61 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.18/253.61 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.18x = 253.61 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.18x = 15,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,066.97/169.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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