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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.18, 258.14 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.18, 258.14 and 162.56 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.18 : 258.14 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.18/258.14 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.18x = 258.14 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.18x = 41,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964.29/187.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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