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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 279.56 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 279.56 and 166.18 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 279.56 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/279.56 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 279.56 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 46,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,457.28/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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