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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 279.87 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 279.87 and 159.66 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 279.87 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/279.87 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 279.87 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 44,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684.04/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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