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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 260.78 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 260.78 and 92.61 is: 138.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 260.78 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/260.78 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 260.78 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 24,150.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,150.37/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.93

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