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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 258.16 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 258.16 and 169.68 is: 233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 258.16 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/258.16 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 258.16 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 43,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,804.59/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.90

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