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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.62 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.62 and 174.32 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.62 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.62 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.62 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 45,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,605.60/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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