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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 282.64 and 173.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 282.64 and 173.79 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 282.64 = 173.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/282.64 = 173.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 282.64 × 173.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 49,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,120.01/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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