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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 280.22 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 280.22 and 169.02 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 280.22 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/280.22 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 280.22 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 47,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,361.94/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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