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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.67, 254.61 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.67, 254.61 and 61.45 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.67 : 254.61 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.67/254.61 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.67x = 254.61 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.67x = 15,645.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.15/169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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