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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.50, 254.17 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.50, 254.17 and 61.25 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.50 : 254.17 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.50/254.17 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.50x = 254.17 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.50x = 15,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567.61/169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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