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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 255.27 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 255.27 and 160.14 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 255.27 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/255.27 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 255.27 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 40,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,878.94/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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