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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.40 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.40 and 59.94 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.40 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.40 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.40 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 15,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248.74/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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