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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.24, 257.22 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.24, 257.22 and 161.64 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.24 : 257.22 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.24/257.22 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.24x = 257.22 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.24x = 41,577.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577.04/186.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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