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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.16, 253.72 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.16, 253.72 and 96.96 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.16 : 253.72 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.16/253.72 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.16x = 253.72 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.16x = 24,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,600.69/169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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