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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 257.34 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 257.34 and 173.64 is: 240.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 257.34 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/257.34 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 257.34 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 44,684.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.52/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.08

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