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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 255.17 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 255.17 and 173.55 is: 239.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 255.17 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/255.17 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 255.17 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 44,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286.14/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.01

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