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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.38, 256.39 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.38, 256.39 and 160.18 is: 220.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.38 : 256.39 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.38/256.39 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.38x = 256.39 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.38x = 41,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.55/186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.35

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