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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 264.24 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 264.24 and 173.04 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 264.24 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/264.24 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 264.24 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 45,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,724.09/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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