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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 257.52 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 257.52 and 127.67 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 257.52 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/257.52 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 257.52 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 32,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876.29/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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