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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.25, 280.99 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.25, 280.99 and 167.20 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.25 : 280.99 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.25/280.99 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.25x = 280.99 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.25x = 46,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,981.67/187.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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