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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.98 and 61.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.98 and 61.15 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.98 = 61.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.98 = 61.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.98 × 61.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 15,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530.88/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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