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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 261.74 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 261.74 and 174.27 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 261.74 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/261.74 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 261.74 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 45,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614.85/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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