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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.56, 254.42 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.56, 254.42 and 61.44 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.56 : 254.42 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.56/254.42 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.56x = 254.42 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.56x = 15,631.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631.56/169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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