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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.20, 258.21 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.20, 258.21 and 162.63 is: 224.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.20 : 258.21 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.20/258.21 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.20x = 258.21 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.20x = 41,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992.69/187.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.32

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