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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.49, 254.23 and 97.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.49, 254.23 and 97.29 is: 145.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.49 : 254.23 = 97.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.49/254.23 = 97.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.49x = 254.23 × 97.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.49x = 24,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.43/169.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.94

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