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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.59, 254.44 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.59, 254.44 and 97.50 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.59 : 254.44 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.59/254.44 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.59x = 254.44 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.59x = 24,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808.98/169.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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