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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 282.33 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 282.33 and 167.99 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 282.33 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/282.33 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 282.33 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 47,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427.21/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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