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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.67, 258.96 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.67, 258.96 and 122.27 is: 168.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.67 : 258.96 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.67/258.96 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.67x = 258.96 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.67x = 31,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662.20/187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.71

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