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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.51 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.51 and 174.87 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.51 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.51 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.51 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 45,206.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,206.87/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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