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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 280.53 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 280.53 and 168.23 is: 252.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 280.53 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/280.53 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 280.53 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 47,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,194.26/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.04

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