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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.39, 256.61 and 161.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.39, 256.61 and 161.69 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.39 : 256.61 = 161.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.39/256.61 = 161.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.39x = 256.61 × 161.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.39x = 41,489.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,489.18/186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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