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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 277.49 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 277.49 and 170.46 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 277.49 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/277.49 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 277.49 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 47,300.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300.09/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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