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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.66, 257.31 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.66, 257.31 and 160.38 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.66 : 257.31 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.66/257.31 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.66x = 257.31 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.66x = 41,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.38/186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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