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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 281.67 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 281.67 and 167.32 is: 251.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 281.67 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/281.67 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 281.67 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 47,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128.19/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.02

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