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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 257.16 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 257.16 and 164.08 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 257.16 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/257.16 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 257.16 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 42,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194.81/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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