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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 279.95 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 279.95 and 167.43 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 279.95 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/279.95 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 279.95 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 46,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,871.19/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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