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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.01, 279.69 and 162.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.01, 279.69 and 162.61 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.01 : 279.69 = 162.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.01/279.69 = 162.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.01x = 279.69 × 162.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.01x = 45,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,479.08/187.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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