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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 279.14 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 279.14 and 167.73 is: 250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 279.14 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/279.14 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 279.14 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 46,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,820.15/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.15

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