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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 280.17 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 280.17 and 114.08 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 280.17 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/280.17 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 280.17 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 31,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,961.14/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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