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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 259.16 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 259.16 and 166.93 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 259.16 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/259.16 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 259.16 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 43,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.10/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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