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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 278.74 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 278.74 and 165.76 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 278.74 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/278.74 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 278.74 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 46,203.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203.94/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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