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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.55, 256.57 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.55, 256.57 and 167.11 is: 229.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.55 : 256.57 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.55/256.57 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.55x = 256.57 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.55x = 42,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.41/186.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.83

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