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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 259.61 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 259.61 and 92.03 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 259.61 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/259.61 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 259.61 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 23,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,890.15/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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