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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 259.65 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 259.65 and 92.07 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 259.65 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/259.65 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 259.65 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 23,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.98/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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