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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.83, 255.06 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.83, 255.06 and 160.26 is: 221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.83 : 255.06 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.83/255.06 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.83x = 255.06 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.83x = 40,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.92/184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.15

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