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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 253.96 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 253.96 and 97.16 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 253.96 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/253.96 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 253.96 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 24,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,674.75/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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