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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 256.23 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 256.23 and 173.33 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 256.23 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/256.23 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 256.23 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 44,411.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,411.06/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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