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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 281.04 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 281.04 and 170.32 is: 255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 281.04 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/281.04 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 281.04 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 47,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,866.73/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.15

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