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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 278.92 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 278.92 and 166.66 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 278.92 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/278.92 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 278.92 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 46,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,484.81/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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