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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.68 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.68 and 174.23 is: 240.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.68 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.68 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.68 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 45,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592.51/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.31

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