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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 258.09 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 258.09 and 169.59 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 258.09 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/258.09 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 258.09 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 43,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,769.81/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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