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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.51, 280.58 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.51, 280.58 and 110.51 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.51 : 280.58 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.51/280.58 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.51x = 280.58 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.51x = 31,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,004.94/187.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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