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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.32 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.32 and 165.12 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.32 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.32 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.32 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 42,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323.56/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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