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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.61 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.61 and 168.01 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.61 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.61 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.61 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 47,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,312.59/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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