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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 254.21 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 254.21 and 92.27 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 254.21 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/254.21 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 254.21 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 23,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.93/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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