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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 260.97 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 260.97 and 92.67 is: 139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 260.97 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/260.97 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 260.97 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 24,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,184.09/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.11

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