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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.36, 257.13 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.36, 257.13 and 116.43 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.36 : 257.13 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.36/257.13 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.36x = 257.13 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.36x = 29,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937.06/186.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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