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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.62, 254.40 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.62, 254.40 and 61.40 is: 92.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.62 : 254.40 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.62/254.40 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.62x = 254.40 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.62x = 15,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.16/169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.09

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