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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.92, 254.88 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.92, 254.88 and 61.71 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.92 : 254.88 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.92/254.88 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.92x = 254.88 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.92x = 15,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,728.64/169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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