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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.31 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.31 and 92.57 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.31 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.31 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.31 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 23,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,540.21/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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