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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.65, 259.93 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.65, 259.93 and 92.38 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.65 : 259.93 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.65/259.93 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.65x = 259.93 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.65x = 24,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012.33/173.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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