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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.34, 257.22 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.34, 257.22 and 116.42 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.34 : 257.22 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.34/257.22 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.34x = 257.22 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.34x = 29,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,945.55/186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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