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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.86 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.86 and 92.04 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.86 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.86 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.86 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 23,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,917.51/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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