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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.12, 277.65 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.12, 277.65 and 170.43 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.12 : 277.65 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.12/277.65 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.12x = 277.65 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.12x = 47,319.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,319.89/186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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