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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.21, 279.36 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.21, 279.36 and 165.86 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.21 : 279.36 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.21/279.36 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.21x = 279.36 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.21x = 46,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.65/186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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