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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.21, 253.98 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.21, 253.98 and 92.26 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.21 : 253.98 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.21/253.98 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.21x = 253.98 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.21x = 23,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430.82/169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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