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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.22, 277.56 and 170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.22, 277.56 and 170.51 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.22 : 277.56 = 170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.22/277.56 = 170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.22x = 277.56 × 170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.22x = 47,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325.37/185.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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