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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 259.40 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 259.40 and 91.92 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 259.40 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/259.40 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 259.40 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 23,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,844.05/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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