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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.18, 256.59 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.18, 256.59 and 160.26 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.18 : 256.59 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.18/256.59 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.18x = 256.59 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.18x = 41,121.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121.11/186.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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