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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 257.99 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 257.99 and 162.81 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 257.99 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/257.99 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 257.99 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 42,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.54/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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