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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 279.33 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 279.33 and 176.88 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 279.33 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/279.33 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 279.33 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 49,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,407.89/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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