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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 254.29 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 254.29 and 92.48 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 254.29 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/254.29 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 254.29 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 23,516.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516.28/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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