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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 254.04 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 254.04 and 96.16 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 254.04 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/254.04 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 254.04 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 24,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,428.49/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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