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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.51 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.51 and 173.97 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.51 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.51 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.51 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 45,320.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320.05/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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