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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 277.67 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 277.67 and 160.20 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 277.67 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/277.67 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 277.67 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 44,483.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483.13/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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