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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 254.80 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 254.80 and 160.11 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 254.80 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/254.80 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 254.80 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 40,795.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.33/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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