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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 280.52 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 280.52 and 110.17 is: 165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 280.52 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/280.52 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 280.52 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 30,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.89/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.10

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