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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.69, 259.04 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.69, 259.04 and 160.18 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.69 : 259.04 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.69/259.04 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.69x = 259.04 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.69x = 41,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493.03/187.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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