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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.62, 261.10 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.62, 261.10 and 172.03 is: 236.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.62 : 261.10 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.62/261.10 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.62x = 261.10 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.62x = 44,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,916.50/189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.88

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