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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 257.49 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 257.49 and 162.02 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 257.49 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/257.49 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 257.49 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 41,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,719.17/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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