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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 255.40 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 255.40 and 168.64 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 255.40 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/255.40 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 255.40 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 43,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,070.66/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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