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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.79 and 61.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.79 and 61.00 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.79 = 61.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.79 = 61.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.79 × 61.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 15,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,481.43/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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