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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.69, 253.99 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.69, 253.99 and 92.47 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.69 : 253.99 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.69/253.99 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.69x = 253.99 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.69x = 23,485.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,485.59/169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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