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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 255.85 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 255.85 and 164.80 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 255.85 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/255.85 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 255.85 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 42,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164.08/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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