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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 280.55 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 280.55 and 168.11 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 280.55 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/280.55 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 280.55 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 47,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,161.02/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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