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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 255.98 and 167.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 255.98 and 167.85 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 255.98 = 167.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/255.98 = 167.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 255.98 × 167.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 42,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,966.24/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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