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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 254.76 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 254.76 and 160.72 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 254.76 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/254.76 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 254.76 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 40,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945.03/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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