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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 256.52 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 256.52 and 120.48 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 256.52 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/256.52 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 256.52 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 30,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,905.53/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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