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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.20, 253.65 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.20, 253.65 and 60.96 is: 91.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.20 : 253.65 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.20/253.65 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.20x = 253.65 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.20x = 15,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462.50/169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.39

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