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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.14, 257.07 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.14, 257.07 and 165.78 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.14 : 257.07 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.14/257.07 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.14x = 257.07 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.14x = 42,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617.06/186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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