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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.80, 254.48 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.80, 254.48 and 92.78 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.80 : 254.48 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.80/254.48 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.80x = 254.48 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.80x = 23,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,610.65/169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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