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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.84, 260.24 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.84, 260.24 and 173.32 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.84 : 260.24 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.84/260.24 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.84x = 260.24 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.84x = 45,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,104.80/188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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