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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.38, 254.12 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.38, 254.12 and 61.20 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.38 : 254.12 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.38/254.12 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.38x = 254.12 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.38x = 15,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,551.84/169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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