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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.85, 254.36 and 92.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.85, 254.36 and 92.69 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.85 : 254.36 = 92.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.85/254.36 = 92.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.85x = 254.36 × 92.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.85x = 23,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577.50/169.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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