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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.74, 257.82 and 167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.74, 257.82 and 167.30 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.74 : 257.82 = 167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.74/257.82 = 167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.74x = 257.82 × 167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.74x = 43,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133.29/186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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