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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.25, 277.96 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.25, 277.96 and 160.90 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.25 : 277.96 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.25/277.96 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.25x = 277.96 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.25x = 44,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,723.76/185.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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