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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.04, 257.51 and 162.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.04, 257.51 and 162.47 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.04 : 257.51 = 162.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.04/257.51 = 162.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.04x = 257.51 × 162.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.04x = 41,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,836.77/187.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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