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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.52 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.52 and 97.56 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.52 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.52 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.52 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 24,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830.97/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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