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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.34, 281.94 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.34, 281.94 and 169.98 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.34 : 281.94 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.34/281.94 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.34x = 281.94 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.34x = 47,924.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,924.16/188.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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