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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 257.38 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 257.38 and 166.32 is: 228.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 257.38 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/257.38 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 257.38 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 42,807.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807.13/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.30

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