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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.03, 257.90 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.03, 257.90 and 160.88 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.03 : 257.90 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.03/257.90 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.03x = 257.90 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.03x = 41,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492.00/187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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