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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 280.80 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 280.80 and 169.76 is: 254.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 280.80 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/280.80 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 280.80 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 47,668.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,668.61/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.86

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