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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258 and 174.18 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 44,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938.44/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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