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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 281.60 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 281.60 and 163.16 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 281.60 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/281.60 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 281.60 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 45,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,945.86/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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