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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 256.13 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 256.13 and 164.72 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 256.13 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/256.13 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 256.13 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 42,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189.55/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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