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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.74, 260.58 and 169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.74, 260.58 and 169.30 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.74 : 260.58 = 169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.74/260.58 = 169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.74x = 260.58 × 169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.74x = 44,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116.19/188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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