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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.30 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.30 and 169.98 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.30 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.30 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.30 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 43,395.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,395.89/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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