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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.79, 254.66 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.79, 254.66 and 60.09 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.79 : 254.66 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.79/254.66 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.79x = 254.66 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.79x = 15,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302.22/169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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