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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.73, 280.63 and 166.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.73, 280.63 and 166.75 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.73 : 280.63 = 166.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.73/280.63 = 166.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.73x = 280.63 × 166.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.73x = 46,795.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795.05/186.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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