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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.10, 257.04 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.10, 257.04 and 120.69 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.10 : 257.04 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.10/257.04 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.10x = 257.04 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.10x = 31,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022.16/186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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