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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.36, 276.62 and 161.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.36, 276.62 and 161.36 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.36 : 276.62 = 161.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.36/276.62 = 161.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.36x = 276.62 × 161.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.36x = 44,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635.40/185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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