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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.88, 254.81 and 97.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.88, 254.81 and 97.75 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.88 : 254.81 = 97.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.88/254.81 = 97.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.88x = 254.81 × 97.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.88x = 24,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908.24/169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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