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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 256.05 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 256.05 and 159.68 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 256.05 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/256.05 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 256.05 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 40,884.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884.78/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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