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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 257.56 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 257.56 and 178.08 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 257.56 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/257.56 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 257.56 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 45,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866.28/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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