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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 254.91 and 160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 254.91 and 160.24 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 254.91 = 160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/254.91 = 160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 254.91 × 160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 40,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,846.78/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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