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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 257.10 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 257.10 and 120.83 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 257.10 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/257.10 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 257.10 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 31,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,065.39/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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