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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 279.33 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 279.33 and 117.49 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 279.33 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/279.33 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 279.33 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 32,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.48/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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