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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 281.16 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 281.16 and 163.46 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 281.16 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/281.16 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 281.16 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 45,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.41/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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