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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.46 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.46 and 169.84 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.46 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.46 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.46 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 47,803.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803.17/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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