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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.18, 281.72 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.18, 281.72 and 169.56 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.18 : 281.72 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.18/281.72 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.18x = 281.72 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.18x = 47,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,768.44/188.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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