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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.48 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.48 and 61.46 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.48 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.48 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.48 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 15,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640.49/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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