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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.35, 254.03 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.35, 254.03 and 61.13 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.35 : 254.03 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.35/254.03 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.35x = 254.03 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.35x = 15,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.28/169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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