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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 255.50 and 160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 255.50 and 160.96 is: 221.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 255.50 = 160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/255.50 = 160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 255.50 × 160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 41,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,125.28/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.56

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