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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 253.80 and 61.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 253.80 and 61.03 is: 91.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 253.80 = 61.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/253.80 = 61.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 253.80 × 61.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 15,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,489.41/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.49

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