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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.82, 254.74 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.82, 254.74 and 92.89 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.82 : 254.74 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.82/254.74 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.82x = 254.74 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.82x = 23,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,661.93/169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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