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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.33, 257.58 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.33, 257.58 and 170.76 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.33 : 257.58 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.33/257.58 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.33x = 257.58 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.33x = 43,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,983.88/186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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