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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.76 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.76 and 146.73 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.76 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.76 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.76 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 37,380.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.93/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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