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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.54, 254.35 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.54, 254.35 and 61.34 is: 92.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.54 : 254.35 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.54/254.35 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.54x = 254.35 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.54x = 15,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601.83/169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.02

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