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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.53, 257.22 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.53, 257.22 and 116.51 is: 160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.53 : 257.22 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.53/257.22 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.53x = 257.22 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.53x = 29,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,967.42/186.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.66

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