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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 258.19 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 258.19 and 174.56 is: 239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 258.19 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/258.19 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 258.19 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 45,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,067.92/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.83

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