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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.38 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.38 and 160.35 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.38 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.38 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.38 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 41,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,590.16/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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