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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 282.48 and 170.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 282.48 and 170.05 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 282.48 = 170.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/282.48 = 170.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 282.48 × 170.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 48,035.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035.72/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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