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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.71, 260.21 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.71, 260.21 and 92.41 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.71 : 260.21 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.71/260.21 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.71x = 260.21 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.71x = 24,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045.59/173.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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