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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 279.11 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 279.11 and 117.59 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 279.11 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/279.11 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 279.11 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 32,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,819.44/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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