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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.71, 254.49 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.71, 254.49 and 61.44 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.71 : 254.49 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.71/254.49 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.71x = 254.49 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.71x = 15,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634.68/169.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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