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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.13, 280.26 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.13, 280.26 and 164.07 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.13 : 280.26 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.13/280.26 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.13x = 280.26 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.13x = 45,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980.86/187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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