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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 254.97 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 254.97 and 179.19 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 254.97 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/254.97 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 254.97 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 45,688.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688.07/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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