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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 258.48 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 258.48 and 160.05 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 258.48 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/258.48 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 258.48 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 41,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369.72/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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