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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.77, 280.22 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.77, 280.22 and 169.22 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.77 : 280.22 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.77/280.22 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.77x = 280.22 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.77x = 47,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,416.58/186.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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