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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.23, 253.62 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.23, 253.62 and 92.22 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.23 : 253.62 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.23/253.62 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.23x = 253.62 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.23x = 23,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,388.84/169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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