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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 278.73 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 278.73 and 169.08 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 278.73 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/278.73 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 278.73 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 47,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,127.67/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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