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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.32 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.32 and 177.04 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.32 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.32 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.32 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 45,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378.89/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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