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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.60, 260.45 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.60, 260.45 and 92.38 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.60 : 260.45 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.60/260.45 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.60x = 260.45 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.60x = 24,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.61/173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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