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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 257.76 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 257.76 and 170.40 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 257.76 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/257.76 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 257.76 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 43,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,922.30/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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