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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.97, 279.11 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.97, 279.11 and 162.67 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.97 : 279.11 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.97/279.11 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.97x = 279.11 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.97x = 45,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,402.82/186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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