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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 280.76 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 280.76 and 168.80 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 280.76 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/280.76 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 280.76 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 47,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392.29/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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