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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 256.44 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 256.44 and 116.88 is: 161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 256.44 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/256.44 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 256.44 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 29,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.71/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.28

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