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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.48, 280.04 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.48, 280.04 and 167.40 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.48 : 280.04 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.48/280.04 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.48x = 280.04 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.48x = 46,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,877.86/186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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