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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.64 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.64 and 171.56 is: 236.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.64 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.64 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.64 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 44,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,715.40/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.59

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