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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.40, 277.96 and 165.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.40, 277.96 and 165.88 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.40 : 277.96 = 165.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.40/277.96 = 165.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.40x = 277.96 × 165.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.40x = 46,108.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108.00/186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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