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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.90, 257.49 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.90, 257.49 and 169.62 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.90 : 257.49 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.90/257.49 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.90x = 257.49 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.90x = 43,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675.45/186.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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