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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.68, 254.19 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.68, 254.19 and 92.46 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.68 : 254.19 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.68/254.19 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.68x = 254.19 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.68x = 23,502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502.41/169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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