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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.41, 257.18 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.41, 257.18 and 116.51 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.41 : 257.18 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.41/257.18 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.41x = 257.18 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.41x = 29,962.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.17/186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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