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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 287.19 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 287.19 and 174.66 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 287.19 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/287.19 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 287.19 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 50,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,160.61/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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