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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 260.31 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 260.31 and 92.22 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 260.31 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/260.31 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 260.31 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 24,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,005.79/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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