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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 255.09 and 160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 255.09 and 160.47 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 255.09 = 160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/255.09 = 160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 255.09 × 160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 40,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934.29/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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