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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.86 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.86 and 161.11 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.86 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.86 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.86 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 41,221.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,221.60/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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