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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187, 258.72 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187, 258.72 and 163.66 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187 : 258.72 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187/258.72 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187x = 258.72 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187x = 42,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342.12/187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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