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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 282 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 282 and 161.04 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 282 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/282 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 282 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 45,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,413.28/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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