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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.23, 255.93 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.23, 255.93 and 170.65 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.23 : 255.93 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.23/255.93 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.23x = 255.93 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.23x = 43,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,674.45/185.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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