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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 280.89 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 280.89 and 163.50 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 280.89 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/280.89 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 280.89 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 45,925.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.52/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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