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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 257.72 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 257.72 and 175.16 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 257.72 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/257.72 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 257.72 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 45,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142.24/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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