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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 257.76 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 257.76 and 162.68 is: 223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 257.76 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/257.76 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 257.76 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 41,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932.40/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.85

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