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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.44, 260.02 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.44, 260.02 and 92.31 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.44 : 260.02 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.44/260.02 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.44x = 260.02 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.44x = 24,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,002.45/173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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