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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 260.94 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 260.94 and 92.76 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 260.94 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/260.94 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 260.94 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 24,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,204.79/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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