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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 261.14 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 261.14 and 173.18 is: 238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 261.14 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/261.14 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 261.14 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 45,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,224.23/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.63

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