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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.74, 281.04 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.74, 281.04 and 163.74 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.74 : 281.04 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.74/281.04 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.74x = 281.04 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.74x = 46,017.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017.49/187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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