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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.29, 280.26 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.29, 280.26 and 164.79 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.29 : 280.26 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.29/280.26 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.29x = 280.26 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.29x = 46,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.05/187.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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