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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 254.84 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 254.84 and 161.72 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 254.84 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/254.84 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 254.84 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 41,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.72/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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