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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.84, 258.43 and 165.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.84, 258.43 and 165.61 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.84 : 258.43 = 165.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.84/258.43 = 165.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.84x = 258.43 × 165.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.84x = 42,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798.59/187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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