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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 279.46 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 279.46 and 117.82 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 279.46 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/279.46 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 279.46 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 32,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.98/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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