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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.47 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.47 and 164.97 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.47 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.47 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.47 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 42,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,309.86/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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