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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.65, 254.51 and 92.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.65, 254.51 and 92.68 is: 139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.65 : 254.51 = 92.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.65/254.51 = 92.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.65x = 254.51 × 92.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.65x = 23,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,587.99/169.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.04

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