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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.64, 257.76 and 166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.64, 257.76 and 166.28 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.64 : 257.76 = 166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.64/257.76 = 166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.64x = 257.76 × 166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.64x = 42,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860.33/186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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