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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 255.05 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 255.05 and 161.55 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 255.05 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/255.05 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 255.05 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 41,204.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204.08/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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