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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.19, 253.87 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.19, 253.87 and 97.06 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.19 : 253.87 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.19/253.87 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.19x = 253.87 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.19x = 24,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,639.74/169.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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