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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.93, 256.88 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.93, 256.88 and 174.78 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.93 : 256.88 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.93/256.88 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.93x = 256.88 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.93x = 44,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,896.61/186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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