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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.18 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.18 and 174.39 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.18 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.18 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.18 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 48,860.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,860.59/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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