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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.33, 253.86 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.33, 253.86 and 92.32 is: 138.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.33 : 253.86 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.33/253.86 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.33x = 253.86 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.33x = 23,436.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,436.36/169.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.41

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