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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.86 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.86 and 61.70 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.86 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.86 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.86 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 15,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.86/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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