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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.96, 254.98 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.96, 254.98 and 61.76 is: 92.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.96 : 254.98 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.96/254.98 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.96x = 254.98 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.96x = 15,747.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.56/169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.65

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