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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 254 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 254 and 61.20 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 254 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/254 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 254 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 15,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.80/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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