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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 260.58 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 260.58 and 173.96 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 260.58 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/260.58 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 260.58 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 45,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,330.50/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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