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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.52, 254.74 and 97.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.52, 254.74 and 97.44 is: 146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.52 : 254.74 = 97.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.52/254.74 = 97.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.52x = 254.74 × 97.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.52x = 24,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821.87/169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.42

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