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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.74, 254.55 and 61.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.74, 254.55 and 61.50 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.74 : 254.55 = 61.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.74/254.55 = 61.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.74x = 254.55 × 61.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.74x = 15,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654.83/169.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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