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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.64, 254.28 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.64, 254.28 and 96.44 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.64 : 254.28 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.64/254.28 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.64x = 254.28 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.64x = 24,522.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,522.76/169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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