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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 282.92 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 282.92 and 168.45 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 282.92 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/282.92 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 282.92 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 47,657.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657.03/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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