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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.40, 254.10 and 96.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.40, 254.10 and 96.74 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.40 : 254.10 = 96.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.40/254.10 = 96.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.40x = 254.10 × 96.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.40x = 24,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.63/169.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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