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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 253.81 and 60.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 253.81 and 60.97 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 253.81 = 60.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/253.81 = 60.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 253.81 × 60.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 15,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,474.80/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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