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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.34, 254 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.34, 254 and 59.68 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.34 : 254 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.34/254 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.34x = 254 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.34x = 15,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158.72/169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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