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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.34, 280.44 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.34, 280.44 and 168.98 is: 252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.34 : 280.44 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.34/280.44 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.34x = 280.44 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.34x = 47,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388.75/187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.96

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