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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.82, 258.10 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.82, 258.10 and 159.48 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.82 : 258.10 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.82/258.10 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.82x = 258.10 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.82x = 41,161.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161.79/186.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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