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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 258.89 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 258.89 and 163.47 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 258.89 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/258.89 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 258.89 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 42,320.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,320.75/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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