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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 277.73 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 277.73 and 161.74 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 277.73 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/277.73 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 277.73 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 44,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,920.05/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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