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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 279.32 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 279.32 and 117.68 is: 176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 279.32 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/279.32 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 279.32 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 32,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870.38/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.41

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