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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 259.88 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 259.88 and 92.07 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 259.88 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/259.88 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 259.88 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 23,926.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,926.69/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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