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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 256.67 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 256.67 and 173.68 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 256.67 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/256.67 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 256.67 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 44,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,577.58/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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