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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 278.92 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 278.92 and 113.80 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 278.92 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/278.92 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 278.92 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 31,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741.10/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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