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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 255.77 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 255.77 and 160.77 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 255.77 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/255.77 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 255.77 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 41,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,120.14/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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