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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.76, 257.65 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.76, 257.65 and 120.36 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.76 : 257.65 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.76/257.65 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.76x = 257.65 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.76x = 31,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,008.86/186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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