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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.24, 253.70 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.24, 253.70 and 61.02 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.24 : 253.70 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.24/253.70 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.24x = 253.70 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.24x = 15,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.77/169.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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