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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.68, 257.54 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.68, 257.54 and 116.61 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.68 : 257.54 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.68/257.54 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.68x = 257.54 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.68x = 30,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,031.16/186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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