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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.17, 253.35 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.17, 253.35 and 96.81 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.17 : 253.35 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.17/253.35 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.17x = 253.35 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.17x = 24,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.81/169.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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