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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.75, 254.76 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.75, 254.76 and 97.66 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.75 : 254.76 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.75/254.76 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.75x = 254.76 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.75x = 24,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,879.86/169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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