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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 258.55 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 258.55 and 163.22 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 258.55 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/258.55 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 258.55 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 42,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198.83/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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