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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186, 256.40 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186, 256.40 and 164.04 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186 : 256.40 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186/256.40 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186x = 256.40 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186x = 42,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,059.86/186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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