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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.56 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.56 and 166.96 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.56 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.56 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.56 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 43,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169.18/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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