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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 276.12 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 276.12 and 159.66 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 276.12 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/276.12 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 276.12 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 44,085.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085.32/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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