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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.63, 257.40 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.63, 257.40 and 116.63 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.63 : 257.40 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.63/257.40 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.63x = 257.40 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.63x = 30,019.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,019.28/186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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