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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.15, 280.61 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.15, 280.61 and 164.37 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.15 : 280.61 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.15/280.61 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.15x = 280.61 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.15x = 46,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,123.87/187.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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