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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 256.50 and 166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 256.50 and 166.14 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 256.50 = 166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/256.50 = 166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 256.50 × 166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 42,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614.91/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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