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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.81, 254.54 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.81, 254.54 and 96.59 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.81 : 254.54 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.81/254.54 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.81x = 254.54 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.81x = 24,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,586.02/169.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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