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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 276.86 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 276.86 and 160.15 is: 238.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 276.86 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/276.86 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 276.86 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 44,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,339.13/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.81

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