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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 281.10 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 281.10 and 160.66 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 281.10 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/281.10 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 281.10 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 45,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,161.53/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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