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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.60 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.60 and 160.74 is: 221.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.60 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.60 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.60 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 41,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085.14/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.67

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