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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.95, 254.91 and 60.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.95, 254.91 and 60.25 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.95 : 254.91 = 60.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.95/254.91 = 60.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.95x = 254.91 × 60.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.95x = 15,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,358.33/169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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