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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.41, 254 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.41, 254 and 59.70 is: 89.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.41 : 254 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.41/254 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.41x = 254 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.41x = 15,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163.80/169.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.51

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