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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 258.69 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 258.69 and 174.21 is: 239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 258.69 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/258.69 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 258.69 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 45,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,065.09/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.74

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