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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 259.98 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 259.98 and 92.22 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 259.98 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/259.98 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 259.98 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 23,975.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975.36/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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