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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.32, 253.67 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.32, 253.67 and 97.03 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.32 : 253.67 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.32/253.67 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.32x = 253.67 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.32x = 24,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.43/169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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