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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 283.92 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 283.92 and 174.18 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 283.92 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/283.92 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 283.92 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 49,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,453.19/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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