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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.28, 279.32 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.28, 279.32 and 168.92 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.28 : 279.32 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.28/279.32 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.28x = 279.32 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.28x = 47,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,182.73/187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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