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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 255.81 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 255.81 and 160.62 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 255.81 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/255.81 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 255.81 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 41,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,086.92/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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