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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.27 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.27 and 59.77 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.27 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.27 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.27 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 15,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,198.21/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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