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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 256.64 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 256.64 and 162.72 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 256.64 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/256.64 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 256.64 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 41,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,760.46/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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