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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.02 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.02 and 164.20 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.02 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.02 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.02 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 42,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366.88/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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