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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 280.44 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 280.44 and 168.34 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 280.44 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/280.44 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 280.44 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 47,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,209.27/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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