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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 281.68 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 281.68 and 167.92 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 281.68 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/281.68 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 281.68 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 47,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,299.71/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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