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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 475.45 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 475.45 and 187.16 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 475.45 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/475.45 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 475.45 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 88,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,984.29/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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