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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 255.31 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 255.31 and 160.50 is: 221.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 255.31 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/255.31 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 255.31 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 40,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,976.45/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.37

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