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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.42 and 61.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.42 and 61.37 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.42 = 61.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.42 = 61.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.42 × 61.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 15,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612.64/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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