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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.96, 256.34 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.96, 256.34 and 163.91 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.96 : 256.34 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.96/256.34 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.96x = 256.34 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.96x = 42,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017.74/185.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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