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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.97, 280.60 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.97, 280.60 and 163.67 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.97 : 280.60 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.97/280.60 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.97x = 280.60 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.97x = 45,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.80/187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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