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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 255.95 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 255.95 and 169.02 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 255.95 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/255.95 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 255.95 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 43,260.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260.67/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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