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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 261 and 169.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 261 and 169.37 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 261 = 169.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/261 = 169.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 261 × 169.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 44,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206.71/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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