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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.79, 260.37 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.79, 260.37 and 92.70 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.79 : 260.37 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.79/260.37 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.79x = 260.37 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.79x = 24,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.30/173.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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