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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.38 and 169.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.38 and 169.47 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.38 = 169.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.38 = 169.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.38 × 169.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 43,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.13/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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