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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.00, 279.09 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.00, 279.09 and 166.50 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.00 : 279.09 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.00/279.09 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.00x = 279.09 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.00x = 46,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468.49/187.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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