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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.23, 280.62 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.23, 280.62 and 164.43 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.23 : 280.62 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.23/280.62 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.23x = 280.62 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.23x = 46,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142.35/187.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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