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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.26, 253.90 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.26, 253.90 and 61.04 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.26 : 253.90 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.26/253.90 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.26x = 253.90 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.26x = 15,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.06/169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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