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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.36, 253.78 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.36, 253.78 and 92.32 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.36 : 253.78 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.36/253.78 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.36x = 253.78 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.36x = 23,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,428.97/169.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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