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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 276.16 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 276.16 and 169.44 is: 252.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 276.16 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/276.16 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 276.16 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 46,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,792.55/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.77

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