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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 260.14 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 260.14 and 92.25 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 260.14 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/260.14 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 260.14 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 23,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,997.92/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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