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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.22, 280.18 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.22, 280.18 and 161.86 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.22 : 280.18 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.22/280.18 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.22x = 280.18 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.22x = 45,349.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349.93/187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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