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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 259.03 and 163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 259.03 and 163.15 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 259.03 = 163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/259.03 = 163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 259.03 × 163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 42,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,260.30/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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