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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.46, 257.21 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.46, 257.21 and 116.53 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.46 : 257.21 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.46/257.21 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.46x = 257.21 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.46x = 29,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.68/186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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