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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 282.95 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 282.95 and 168.52 is: 252.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 282.95 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/282.95 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 282.95 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 47,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.48/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.59

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