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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 280.47 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 280.47 and 162.43 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 280.47 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/280.47 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 280.47 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 45,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,556.74/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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