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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.86, 260.96 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.86, 260.96 and 92.87 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.86 : 260.96 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.86/260.96 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.86x = 260.96 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.86x = 24,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235.36/173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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