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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 256.16 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 256.16 and 158.64 is: 218.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 256.16 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/256.16 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 256.16 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 40,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,637.22/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.20

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