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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.80, 260.59 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.80, 260.59 and 92.62 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.80 : 260.59 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.80/260.59 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.80x = 260.59 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.80x = 24,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135.85/173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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