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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 281.26 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 281.26 and 168.06 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 281.26 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/281.26 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 281.26 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 47,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,268.56/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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