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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 260.54 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 260.54 and 92.48 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 260.54 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/260.54 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 260.54 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 24,094.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094.28/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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