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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.22, 259.92 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.22, 259.92 and 92.10 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.22 : 259.92 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.22/259.92 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.22x = 259.92 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.22x = 23,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938.63/173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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