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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.32, 279.96 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.32, 279.96 and 168.56 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.32 : 279.96 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.32/279.96 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.32x = 279.96 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.32x = 47,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190.06/186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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