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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 281.58 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 281.58 and 167.23 is: 250.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 281.58 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/281.58 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 281.58 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 47,088.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.62/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.93

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