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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 255.69 and 161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 255.69 and 161.07 is: 221.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 255.69 = 161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/255.69 = 161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 255.69 × 161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 41,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.99/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.74

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