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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.86, 254.76 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.86, 254.76 and 61.63 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.86 : 254.76 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.86/254.76 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.86x = 254.76 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.86x = 15,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,700.86/169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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