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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 253.94 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 253.94 and 61.11 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 253.94 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/253.94 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 253.94 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 15,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518.43/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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