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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.11, 256.84 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.11, 256.84 and 120.80 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.11 : 256.84 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.11/256.84 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.11x = 256.84 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.11x = 31,026.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,026.27/186.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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