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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.93, 254.80 and 60.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.93, 254.80 and 60.19 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.93 : 254.80 = 60.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.93/254.80 = 60.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.93x = 254.80 × 60.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.93x = 15,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.41/169.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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