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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.80, 280.52 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.80, 280.52 and 168.24 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.80 : 280.52 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.80/280.52 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.80x = 280.52 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.80x = 47,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194.68/186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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