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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 253.80 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 253.80 and 96.27 is: 144.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 253.80 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/253.80 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 253.80 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 24,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,433.80/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.27

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