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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 280.91 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 280.91 and 168.14 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 280.91 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/280.91 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 280.91 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 47,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,233.33/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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