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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.68, 280.68 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.68, 280.68 and 162.79 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.68 : 280.68 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.68/280.68 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.68x = 280.68 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.68x = 45,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691.20/186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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