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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 260.13 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 260.13 and 92 is: 138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 260.13 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/260.13 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 260.13 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 23,931.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,931.96/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.25

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