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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.14, 258.22 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.14, 258.22 and 172.51 is: 236.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.14 : 258.22 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.14/258.22 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.14x = 258.22 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.14x = 44,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545.53/188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.77

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