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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.01, 279.06 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.01, 279.06 and 168.10 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.01 : 279.06 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.01/279.06 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.01x = 279.06 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.01x = 46,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909.99/186.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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