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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.10, 258.97 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.10, 258.97 and 163.53 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.10 : 258.97 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.10/258.97 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.10x = 258.97 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.10x = 42,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349.05/188.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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