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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.52, 258.48 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.52, 258.48 and 165.52 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.52 : 258.48 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.52/258.48 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.52x = 258.48 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.52x = 42,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783.61/187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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