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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.02 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.02 and 116.56 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.02 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.02 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.02 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 29,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.69/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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