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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 278.67 and 163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 278.67 and 163.13 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 278.67 = 163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/278.67 = 163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 278.67 × 163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 45,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,459.44/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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