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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.51 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.51 and 162.76 is: 224.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.51 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.51 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.51 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 42,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,075.09/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.60

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