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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 259.99 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 259.99 and 92.28 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 259.99 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/259.99 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 259.99 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 23,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,991.65/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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