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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 281.10 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 281.10 and 176.73 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 281.10 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/281.10 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 281.10 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 49,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,677.92/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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