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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 279.73 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 279.73 and 163 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 279.73 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/279.73 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 279.73 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 45,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,595.99/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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