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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 278.97 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 278.97 and 160.68 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 278.97 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/278.97 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 278.97 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 44,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824.90/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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