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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 258.88 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 258.88 and 174.80 is: 241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 258.88 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/258.88 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 258.88 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 45,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252.22/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.01

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