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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.98, 254.97 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.98, 254.97 and 61.74 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.98 : 254.97 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.98/254.97 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.98x = 254.97 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.98x = 15,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.85/169.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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