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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.74, 279.54 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.74, 279.54 and 162.74 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.74 : 279.54 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.74/279.54 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.74x = 279.54 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.74x = 45,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492.34/186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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