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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 258.33 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 258.33 and 162.68 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 258.33 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/258.33 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 258.33 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 42,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,023.83/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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