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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.84, 257.36 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.84, 257.36 and 173.55 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.84 : 257.36 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.84/257.36 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.84x = 257.36 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.84x = 44,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,663.96/186.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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