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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.80 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.80 and 170.16 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.80 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.80 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.80 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 47,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,270.45/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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