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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254.39 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254.39 and 97.92 is: 146.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254.39 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254.39 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254.39 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 24,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909.38/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.87

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