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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 281.10 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 281.10 and 168.16 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 281.10 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/281.10 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 281.10 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 47,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269.78/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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