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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.47, 253.89 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.47, 253.89 and 96.93 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.47 : 253.89 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.47/253.89 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.47x = 253.89 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.47x = 24,609.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609.56/169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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