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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.93, 277.26 and 160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.93, 277.26 and 160.42 is: 239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.93 : 277.26 = 160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.93/277.26 = 160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.93x = 277.26 × 160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.93x = 44,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478.05/185.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.22

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