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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 259.88 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 259.88 and 92.17 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 259.88 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/259.88 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 259.88 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 23,952.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.03/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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