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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 278.82 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 278.82 and 166.80 is: 249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 278.82 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/278.82 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 278.82 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 46,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,507.18/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.96

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