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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.31, 254.10 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.31, 254.10 and 97.22 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.31 : 254.10 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.31/254.10 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.31x = 254.10 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.31x = 24,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.60/169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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