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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.56, 280.20 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.56, 280.20 and 174.56 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.56 : 280.20 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.56/280.20 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.56x = 280.20 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.56x = 48,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,911.71/186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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