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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 256.06 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 256.06 and 156.72 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 256.06 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/256.06 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 256.06 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 40,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129.72/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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