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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 279.38 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 279.38 and 174.84 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 279.38 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/279.38 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 279.38 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 48,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,846.80/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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