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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.73 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.73 and 61.63 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.73 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.73 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.73 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 15,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,699.01/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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