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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 267.84 and 173.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 267.84 and 173.73 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 267.84 = 173.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/267.84 = 173.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 267.84 × 173.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 46,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,531.84/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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