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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 259.07 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 259.07 and 171.68 is: 236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 259.07 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/259.07 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 259.07 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 44,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474.98/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.56

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