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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.59, 280.56 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.59, 280.56 and 167.18 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.59 : 280.56 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.59/280.56 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.59x = 280.56 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.59x = 46,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,904.02/187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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