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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 282.28 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 282.28 and 170.28 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 282.28 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/282.28 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 282.28 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 48,066.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,066.64/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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