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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 260.19 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 260.19 and 92.27 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 260.19 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/260.19 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 260.19 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 24,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.43/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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