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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.83, 256.44 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.83, 256.44 and 161.26 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.83 : 256.44 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.83/256.44 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.83x = 256.44 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.83x = 41,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,353.51/185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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