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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.59, 257.70 and 169.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.59, 257.70 and 169.10 is: 233.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.59 : 257.70 = 169.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.59/257.70 = 169.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.59x = 257.70 × 169.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.59x = 43,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577.07/186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.54

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