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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 257.08 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 257.08 and 179.96 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 257.08 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/257.08 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 257.08 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 46,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264.12/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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