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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 254.90 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 254.90 and 97.97 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 254.90 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/254.90 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 254.90 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 24,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971.52/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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