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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.44, 253.86 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.44, 253.86 and 92.19 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.44 : 253.86 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.44/253.86 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.44x = 253.86 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.44x = 23,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.35/169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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