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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.91, 254.84 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.91, 254.84 and 97.69 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.91 : 254.84 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.91/254.84 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.91x = 254.84 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.91x = 24,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,894.19/169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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