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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 253.92 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 253.92 and 97.19 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 253.92 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/253.92 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 253.92 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 24,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,678.48/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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