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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 254.66 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 254.66 and 160.32 is: 220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 254.66 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/254.66 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 254.66 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 40,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,826.29/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.71

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