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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 260.24 and 123.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 260.24 and 123.17 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 260.24 = 123.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/260.24 = 123.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 260.24 × 123.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 32,053.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053.76/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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