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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.29, 255.53 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.29, 255.53 and 170.57 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.29 : 255.53 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.29/255.53 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.29x = 255.53 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.29x = 43,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,586.16/185.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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