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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.32, 282.96 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.32, 282.96 and 168.16 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.32 : 282.96 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.32/282.96 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.32x = 282.96 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.32x = 47,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,582.55/188.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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