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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.62, 256.88 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.62, 256.88 and 161.96 is: 222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.62 : 256.88 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.62/256.88 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.62x = 256.88 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.62x = 41,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604.28/186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.94

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