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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.86 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.86 and 60.25 is: 90.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.86 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.86 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.86 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 15,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.32/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.36

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