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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.63, 254.46 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.63, 254.46 and 61.39 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.63 : 254.46 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.63/254.46 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.63x = 254.46 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.63x = 15,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.85/169.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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