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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 255.45 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 255.45 and 173.13 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 255.45 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/255.45 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 255.45 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 44,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,226.06/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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