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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 259.47 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 259.47 and 160.47 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 259.47 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/259.47 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 259.47 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 41,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637.15/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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