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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 254.24 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 254.24 and 61.20 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 254.24 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/254.24 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 254.24 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 15,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559.49/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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