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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.98, 257.58 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.98, 257.58 and 176.04 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.98 : 257.58 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.98/257.58 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.98x = 257.58 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.98x = 45,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,344.38/186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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