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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 281.23 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 281.23 and 167.30 is: 251.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 281.23 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/281.23 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 281.23 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 47,049.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,049.78/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.00

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