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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.32 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.32 and 164.07 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.32 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.32 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.32 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 42,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,054.42/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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