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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 256.74 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 256.74 and 120.60 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 256.74 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/256.74 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 256.74 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 30,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962.84/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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