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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.03, 256.37 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.03, 256.37 and 162.54 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.03 : 256.37 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.03/256.37 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.03x = 256.37 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.03x = 41,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,669.57/186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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