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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.23, 279.72 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.23, 279.72 and 161.93 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.23 : 279.72 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.23/279.72 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.23x = 279.72 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.23x = 45,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,295.06/186.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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