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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.45, 280.80 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.45, 280.80 and 165 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.45 : 280.80 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.45/280.80 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.45x = 280.80 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.45x = 46,332
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332/186.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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