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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 259.59 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 259.59 and 173.51 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 259.59 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/259.59 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 259.59 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 45,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,041.46/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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