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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.43, 253.94 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.43, 253.94 and 61.10 is: 91.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.43 : 253.94 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.43/253.94 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.43x = 253.94 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.43x = 15,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,514.46/169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.57

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