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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.61, 254 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.61, 254 and 97.25 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.61 : 254 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.61/254 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.61x = 254 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.61x = 24,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701.50/169.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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