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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.45, 282.31 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.45, 282.31 and 166 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.45 : 282.31 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.45/282.31 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.45x = 282.31 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.45x = 46,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,863.46/187.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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