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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.68, 279.48 and 168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.68, 279.48 and 168.05 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.68 : 279.48 = 168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.68/279.48 = 168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.68x = 279.48 × 168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.68x = 46,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,966.61/186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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