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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 282.48 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 282.48 and 170.52 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 282.48 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/282.48 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 282.48 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 48,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.64/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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