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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.44, 258.67 and 173.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.44, 258.67 and 173.86 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.44 : 258.67 = 173.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.44/258.67 = 173.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.44x = 258.67 × 173.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.44x = 44,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,971.50/188.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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