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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.88, 282.48 and 167.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.88, 282.48 and 167.36 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.88 : 282.48 = 167.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.88/282.48 = 167.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.88x = 282.48 × 167.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.88x = 47,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,275.85/187.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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