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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 278.79 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 278.79 and 163.08 is: 244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 278.79 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/278.79 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 278.79 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 45,465.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465.07/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.36

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