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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 258.04 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 258.04 and 176.76 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 258.04 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/258.04 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 258.04 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 45,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611.15/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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