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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 260.01 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 260.01 and 92.04 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 260.01 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/260.01 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 260.01 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 23,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930.35/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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