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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.67 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.67 and 115.46 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.67 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.67 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.67 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 29,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,519.66/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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