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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 256.40 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 256.40 and 169.08 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 256.40 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/256.40 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 256.40 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 43,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352.11/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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