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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 280.68 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 280.68 and 164.57 is: 246.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 280.68 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/280.68 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 280.68 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 46,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,191.51/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.53

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