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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 259.02 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 259.02 and 166.80 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 259.02 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/259.02 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 259.02 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 43,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204.54/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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