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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.31 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.31 and 61.35 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.31 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.31 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.31 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 15,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601.92/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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