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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.67, 254.52 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.67, 254.52 and 61.47 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.67 : 254.52 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.67/254.52 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.67x = 254.52 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.67x = 15,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.34/169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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