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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 254.25 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 254.25 and 61.26 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 254.25 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/254.25 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 254.25 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 15,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575.36/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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