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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.22, 278.67 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.22, 278.67 and 160.86 is: 240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.22 : 278.67 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.22/278.67 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.22x = 278.67 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.22x = 44,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,826.86/186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.72

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