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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.29, 256.55 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.29, 256.55 and 174.55 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.29 : 256.55 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.29/256.55 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.29x = 256.55 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.29x = 44,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,780.80/186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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