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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 253.99 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 253.99 and 61.19 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 253.99 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/253.99 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 253.99 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 15,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,540.23/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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