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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.40 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.40 and 164.56 is: 227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.40 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.40 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.40 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 42,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,686.86/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.30

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