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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 279.39 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 279.39 and 165.90 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 279.39 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/279.39 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 279.39 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 46,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,350.80/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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