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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.12 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.12 and 167.76 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.12 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.12 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.12 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 43,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302.21/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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