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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.66, 254.16 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.66, 254.16 and 97.30 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.66 : 254.16 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.66/254.16 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.66x = 254.16 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.66x = 24,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729.77/169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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