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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 259.76 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 259.76 and 92.14 is: 138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 259.76 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/259.76 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 259.76 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 23,933.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933.35/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.11

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