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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.15, 253.77 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.15, 253.77 and 92.10 is: 138.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.15 : 253.77 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.15/253.77 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.15x = 253.77 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.15x = 23,372.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372.22/169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.17

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