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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.04, 253.78 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.04, 253.78 and 92.26 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.04 : 253.78 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.04/253.78 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.04x = 253.78 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.04x = 23,415.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,415.06/169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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