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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 256.68 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 256.68 and 160 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 256.68 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/256.68 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 256.68 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 41,068.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.80/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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