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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 259.83 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 259.83 and 92.03 is: 137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 259.83 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/259.83 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 259.83 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 23,910.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,910.86/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.87

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