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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.97, 254.87 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.97, 254.87 and 64.40 is: 96.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.97 : 254.87 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.97/254.87 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.97x = 254.87 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.97x = 16,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,412.51/169.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.56

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