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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.54, 279.60 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.54, 279.60 and 170.34 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.54 : 279.60 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.54/279.60 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.54x = 279.60 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.54x = 47,627.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,627.06/186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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