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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.08, 257.49 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.08, 257.49 and 163.28 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.08 : 257.49 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.08/257.49 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.08x = 257.49 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.08x = 42,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,041.68/187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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