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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.17, 256.74 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.17, 256.74 and 130.88 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.17 : 256.74 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.17/256.74 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.17x = 256.74 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.17x = 33,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.85/186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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