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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.95 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.95 and 61.76 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.95 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.95 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.95 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 15,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746.19/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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