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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.92, 258.08 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.92, 258.08 and 165.32 is: 228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.92 : 258.08 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.92/258.08 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.92x = 258.08 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.92x = 42,665.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665.79/186.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.26

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