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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 256.47 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 256.47 and 158.43 is: 218.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 256.47 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/256.47 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 256.47 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 40,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,632.54/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.74

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