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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 258.50 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 258.50 and 163.08 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 258.50 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/258.50 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 258.50 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 42,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.18/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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