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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.91, 259.18 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.91, 259.18 and 165.76 is: 228.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.91 : 259.18 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.91/259.18 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.91x = 259.18 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.91x = 42,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961.59/187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.63

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