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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.87, 254.81 and 97.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.87, 254.81 and 97.58 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.87 : 254.81 = 97.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.87/254.81 = 97.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.87x = 254.81 × 97.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.87x = 24,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.33/169.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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