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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 280.88 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 280.88 and 162.76 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 280.88 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/280.88 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 280.88 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 45,716.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,716.03/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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