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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 279.28 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 279.28 and 176.16 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 279.28 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/279.28 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 279.28 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 49,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197.96/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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