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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.97, 279.62 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.97, 279.62 and 166.55 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.97 : 279.62 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.97/279.62 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.97x = 279.62 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.97x = 46,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.83/186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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