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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.08 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.08 and 160.98 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.08 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.08 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.08 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 41,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,545.72/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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