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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.50, 255.71 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.50, 255.71 and 163.54 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.50 : 255.71 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.50/255.71 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.50x = 255.71 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.50x = 41,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.81/185.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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