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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 255.02 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 255.02 and 96.93 is: 145.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 255.02 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/255.02 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 255.02 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 24,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.60/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.55

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