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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 281.70 and 168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 281.70 and 168.23 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 281.70 = 168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/281.70 = 168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 281.70 × 168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 47,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,388.98/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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