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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.55, 257.31 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.55, 257.31 and 116.55 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.55 : 257.31 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.55/257.31 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.55x = 257.31 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.55x = 29,989.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.48/186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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