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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 279.97 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 279.97 and 163.17 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 279.97 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/279.97 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 279.97 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 45,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682.30/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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