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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 259.07 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 259.07 and 162.99 is: 225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 259.07 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/259.07 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 259.07 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 42,225.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,225.00/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.13

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