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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.59, 260.33 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.59, 260.33 and 92.38 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.59 : 260.33 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.59/260.33 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.59x = 260.33 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.59x = 24,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.29/173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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