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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 260.72 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 260.72 and 92.64 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 260.72 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/260.72 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 260.72 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 24,153.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153.10/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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