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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 257.20 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 257.20 and 116.36 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 257.20 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/257.20 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 257.20 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 29,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927.79/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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