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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.02, 279.20 and 160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.02, 279.20 and 160.60 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.02 : 279.20 = 160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.02/279.20 = 160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.02x = 279.20 × 160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.02x = 44,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,839.52/186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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