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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 255.90 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 255.90 and 163.77 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 255.90 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/255.90 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 255.90 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 41,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908.74/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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