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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.33 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.33 and 61.26 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.33 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.33 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.33 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 15,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580.18/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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