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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 250.70 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 250.70 and 160.38 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 250.70 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/250.70 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 250.70 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 40,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,206.46/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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