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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.73, 254.04 and 92.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.73, 254.04 and 92.51 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.73 : 254.04 = 92.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.73/254.04 = 92.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.73x = 254.04 × 92.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.73x = 23,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501.24/169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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