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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 257.22 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 257.22 and 179.59 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 257.22 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/257.22 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 257.22 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 46,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193.59/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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