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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 257.76 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 257.76 and 169.76 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 257.76 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/257.76 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 257.76 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 43,756.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756.05/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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