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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.97, 257.13 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.97, 257.13 and 162.90 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.97 : 257.13 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.97/257.13 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.97x = 257.13 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.97x = 41,886.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.48/185.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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