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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 256.91 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 256.91 and 162.74 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 256.91 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/256.91 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 256.91 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 41,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,807.44/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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