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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.17 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.17 and 168.48 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.17 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.17 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.17 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 43,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,664.96/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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