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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 254.37 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 254.37 and 160.08 is: 220.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 254.37 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/254.37 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 254.37 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 40,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,719.55/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.37

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