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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 280.04 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 280.04 and 177.24 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 280.04 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/280.04 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 280.04 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 49,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,633.40/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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