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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 260.88 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 260.88 and 92.77 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 260.88 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/260.88 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 260.88 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 24,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201.84/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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