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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 256.94 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 256.94 and 160.20 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 256.94 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/256.94 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 256.94 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 41,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161.79/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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