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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 279.18 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 279.18 and 160.74 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 279.18 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/279.18 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 279.18 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 44,875.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875.39/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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