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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.18, 278.94 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.18, 278.94 and 167.34 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.18 : 278.94 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.18/278.94 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.18x = 278.94 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.18x = 46,677.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,677.82/186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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