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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.28, 253.99 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.28, 253.99 and 92.22 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.28 : 253.99 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.28/253.99 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.28x = 253.99 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.28x = 23,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,422.12/169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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