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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.51, 256.89 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.51, 256.89 and 161.52 is: 222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.51 : 256.89 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.51/256.89 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.51x = 256.89 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.51x = 41,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,492.87/186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.47

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