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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.20 and 160.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.20 and 160.56 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.20 = 160.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.20 = 160.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.20 × 160.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 41,617.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,617.15/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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