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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 260.49 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 260.49 and 92.62 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 260.49 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/260.49 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 260.49 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 24,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126.58/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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