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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 254.99 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 254.99 and 165.33 is: 227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 254.99 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/254.99 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 254.99 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 42,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,156.67/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.82

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