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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.22 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.22 and 61.36 is: 91.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.22 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.22 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.22 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 15,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598.94/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.99

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