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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.74 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.74 and 120.44 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.74 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.74 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.74 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 30,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,921.77/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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