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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 258.47 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 258.47 and 166.44 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 258.47 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/258.47 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 258.47 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 43,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,019.75/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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