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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 281.99 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 281.99 and 163.94 is: 246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 281.99 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/281.99 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 281.99 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 46,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229.44/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.19

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