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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.31, 255.87 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.31, 255.87 and 167.94 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.31 : 255.87 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.31/255.87 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.31x = 255.87 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.31x = 42,970.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,970.81/185.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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