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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 258.32 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 258.32 and 179.32 is: 248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 258.32 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/258.32 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 258.32 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 46,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321.94/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.83

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