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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.55, 280.99 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.55, 280.99 and 176.26 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.55 : 280.99 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.55/280.99 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.55x = 280.99 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.55x = 49,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,525.45/187.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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