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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 277.47 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 277.47 and 170.98 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 277.47 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/277.47 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 277.47 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 47,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,441.82/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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