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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 267.58 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 267.58 and 173.24 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 267.58 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/267.58 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 267.58 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 46,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,355.56/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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