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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 279.38 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 279.38 and 166.77 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 279.38 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/279.38 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 279.38 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 46,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591.37/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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