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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.62, 255.93 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.62, 255.93 and 116.50 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.62 : 255.93 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.62/255.93 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.62x = 255.93 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.62x = 29,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,815.85/185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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