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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.93, 261.16 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.93, 261.16 and 92.93 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.93 : 261.16 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.93/261.16 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.93x = 261.16 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.93x = 24,268.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,268.06/173.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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