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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 254.34 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 254.34 and 61.32 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 254.34 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/254.34 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 254.34 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 15,596.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,596.13/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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