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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 254.42 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 254.42 and 97.53 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 254.42 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/254.42 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 254.42 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 24,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,813.09/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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