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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 255.61 and 160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 255.61 and 160.78 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 255.61 = 160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/255.61 = 160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 255.61 × 160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 41,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,096.17/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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