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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.58, 254.28 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.58, 254.28 and 61.28 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.58 : 254.28 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.58/254.28 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.58x = 254.28 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.58x = 15,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,582.28/169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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