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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 280.08 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 280.08 and 167.55 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 280.08 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/280.08 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 280.08 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 46,927.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,927.40/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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