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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.71, 281.75 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.71, 281.75 and 163.95 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.71 : 281.75 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.71/281.75 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.71x = 281.75 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.71x = 46,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192.09/187.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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