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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 255.81 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 255.81 and 164.79 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 255.81 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/255.81 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 255.81 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 42,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152.83/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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