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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.78, 280.35 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.78, 280.35 and 165.25 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.78 : 280.35 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.78/280.35 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.78x = 280.35 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.78x = 46,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,327.84/186.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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