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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 256.65 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 256.65 and 120.59 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 256.65 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/256.65 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 256.65 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 30,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,949.42/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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