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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 276.99 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 276.99 and 159.72 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 276.99 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/276.99 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 276.99 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 44,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,240.84/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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