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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 258.80 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 258.80 and 163.22 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 258.80 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/258.80 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 258.80 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 42,239.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,239.23/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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